way of normal carves a subterranean bathhouse-turned-bar in canada
Briefly

Blue Rock Swim Club in Canada transforms a dormant brewing space into a bar inspired by an underground bathhouse. The design creates a historical narrative in a city favoring new construction over preservation. Key elements include board-formed concrete and charred wood for permanence and visual depth. The entrance utilizes a service corridor, designed as an immersive passage, while the interior features a 'locker room' foyer and reinterpretations of changerooms as washroom stalls. The dining space, referred to as 'basins', evokes communal rituals with its tiered platforms and sunken floor.
The design of the Blue Rock Swim Club features a moody 'locker room' foyer and 'changerooms' reimagined as individual washroom stalls, leading to a sculpted dining area.
Materials like board-formed concrete and charred wood create a sense of temporal layering, combining tactile honesty and historical resonance in the Blue Rock Swim Club's design.
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